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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 962.76 and 432.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 962.76 and 432.21 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 962.76 = 432.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/962.76 = 432.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 962.76 × 432.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 416,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,114.50/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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